Showbox Music Club
(206) 628-3151
1426 First Ave
Seattle,
WA
98101
47.6082
-122.3392
Neighborhoods: Pike Place Market, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
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The Venue
Generally, there's a young, attractive and fairly polite audience, but the tone always varies with the nature of the headlining band. In the early 1900s, the Showbox was a peep-show venue for lonely sailors. Then it became a concert hall and later a comedy club, before returning to rock in the mid-1990s.
The Experience
The Showbox always books solid acts, and the acoustics here are among the best of local clubs. Art-deco pillars and warm, pumpkin-colored walls make for aesthetically pleasant surroundings. Adventurous types head for the spring-loaded dance floor in front of the main stage, while those looking for clean sight lines and comfortable seating grab the first come, first served tables and booths along the upper-level bar. The adjacent Green Room gives show-goers a comfortable spot for pre-show cocktails, while the popular hot dog stand helps tired patrons refuel after the show with its signature cream cheese-topped hot dogs.
User Reviews
northboy
November 21, 2008
We went to the Lucinda Williams show on Nov 14th, the show was great, but the bartender was rude and way out of his league, we had drinks at the bar, and to see the show we had to turn aroungfd to watch her perform, never moving from our spot, upon turning to take a drink, both of our drinks were gone along with the money, the bartender said he didn't do it, and the female bartender said if the drink was not in your hand they will take it, and the money is considered a tip (normally this is called theft) upon listening to other customers at the bar they were not happy with his service and had to walk over to the bar and get a drink and then return to there spot at his bar, also, he would poke customers with a stick and yell at them to get away from the front of his bar, the lad has no business working in a club of this standard, (note, it was the bar by the ladys room) I and the group I was with feel he should be dismissed, gives the place a bad name
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luvinwa
May 08, 2008
My girlfriend and I went to see Augustana at the Showbox last night but didnt actually get to see them play. The tickets said the concert started at 8...and I understand you usually add about an hour and a half or so until you see the "headliner" perform. So, we got to the showbox at about 6 to have some drinks in the Green Room, which was a very fun experience for us...good food and drinks. If your in the Green Room then you get into the show first before the the line of people outside, which is nice. So when we got inside, feeling a little buzzed at this point, we grabbed a table and ordered another drink from the bar which is when I asked "when will Augustana be on?", and their reply was "there scheduled for 11pm." 11pm??? are you kidding me...I am 25 years old, have a job M-F, and live about 45 min away from Seattle...so I basically spent $55 bucks for tickets, $20 bucks for parking and couldnt stay awake long enough to stay to see them play. It was a great place, but wish they didnt start 3 hours after they had advertised. Not sure if I will go back because of this experience.
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Anonymous
November 27, 2007
i'm somewhat closed minded when it comes to the night life in areas outside of san francisco, especially when it comes to seattle. seattle has tons of great places, but i was NOT impressed at all with the showbox. i can only compare it to 330 ritch in san francisco. it's crowded, the crowd is always the same and the drinks are weak.
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Save Time:
Green Room customers enjoy expedited admission to the showroom before the doors open.
Save Money:
Purchasing advance tickets during box office hours is cheaper than buying online or via phone, but bring cash--credit cards are not accepted for in-house ticket sales.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Alternative Rock, Punk, Blues, Techno & Industrial, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock & Pop, Electronica, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
